Those who work long, high-paying careers can receive thousands of dollars above the average Social Security benefit.

Explore the Social Security benefit amounts you can receive at various retirement ages and whether the monthly amount or the lifetime amount matters more to you.

This potential change could affect the eligibility of more than 1.5 million people.

For many Americans, Social Security is the cornerstone of retirement income. Nearly 90% of people over age 65 receive benefits from the program, according to the latest data from the Social Security ...

Survivor benefits are currently paid to around 5.8 million Americans nationwide, with nearly 4 million of those being ...

Social Security benefits rise in 2026 with a 2.8% COLA, higher Medicare premiums, and new tax relief for seniors.

Q. In a column last month discussing Social Security’s earning limits of $23,400 (“Timing is key for initiating survivor ...